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Don Sterling, White Guilt, and a Conversation That Never Happened
Don Sterling became the latest in a long list of individuals who haven been outed for having race views and not even the subtle racism that is often times in code and institutionalized, but the loud and boisterous stereotypical racism we associate with groups like the Klu Klux Klan. His comments are from an […]
America’s Most Wanted: Hip hop, the Media & the Prison Industrial Complex
The University of Chicago’s Race Center hopes to spark useful dialogue with their event, “America’s Most Wanted: Hip hop, the Media & the Prison Industrial Complex.” AMERICA’s MOST WANTED examines the prison crisis by placing two of America’s most influential industries in the crosshairs: corporate-owned media and entertainment.
TONIGHT: BYP100, other youth organizing & advocacy groups host #BarackTalk
The Black Youth Project and BYP100 will be joining other youth organizing and advocacy groups for #BarackTalk.
BYP & BYP 100 Present…’MLK Then & Now: Rebuilding the Black Freedom Movement Through King’s Legacy’
Join The Black Youth Project Founder Cathy J. Cohen, BYP 100 National Coordinator Charlene Carruthers and members of The Black Youth Project and BYP 100 on Monday January 20th for an hour long Twitter Chat dedicated to the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Participants will share their thoughts and beliefs about how to best […]
Rev. Al Sharpton, panelist say jobs are the key to solving gun violence
Rev. Al Sharpton seems to be keeping his promise of placing a spotlight on Chicago violence. During a town hall meeting on Thursday at Hyde Park Academy on the city’s south side, Sharpton and other leaders echoed the notion that jobs are the key to reducing crime in the city.
Chicago Park District Presents: “The Blueprint: Teen Summit & Forum”
The Chicago Park District will hold a free event for teens ages 13-19 on the city’s west side. The summit will consist of workshops, panel discussions, spoken word and dance performances, and more. In addition to providing a plethora of resources for urban teens, “The Blueprint” will feature interactive conversations that teens face daily […]
Jim Wheeler says comments about reinstating slavery out of context
Last week, a North Carolina GOP official resigned after calling blacks lazy during an interview on The Daily Show. Not to be outdone, Nevada Republican Jim Wheeler said that he’d vote to re-institute slavery if that’s what his constituents wanted him to do.
Texas group files motion to block Department of Justice suit against Texas Voter ID Laws
In August, Attorney General Eric Holder set in motion a lawsuit to stop a voter identification law in Texas.
The law, if put into effect, would require registered voters to provide identification in order to vote.
This is particularly problematic for elderly and people of color.
New Documentary Explores Obama’s “Complicated” Relationship with Black Community
A new documentary – “A Complicated Affair” – explores President Obama’s complex relationship with the black community, examining the widespread support and criticism he’s received from African Americans
Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation: February 4 – 10
Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. This week: “Incarceration is not only answer to urban youth violence,” “Chicago gets ‘F’ for efforts to stop youth violence,” and more!
Second Presidential Debate TONIGHT
Tonight, President Obama and GOP candidate Mitt Romney will once again face each other in the second presidential debate.
Department of Justice Launches Investigation into Shooting of Trayvon Martin
In the wake of growing national outrage, the Department of Justice announced last night that it will open an investigation on the killing of Trayvon Martin. The masses are speaking up; the Feds can no longer ignore this tragedy. WE WANT JUSTICE!